Homecoming Day Livestream
Get ready for an exciting Homecoming showdown tonight as the Melissa Cardinals face the Frisco Liberty Redhawks at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium! Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime. Can’t make it to the game? You can watch it live at www.melissaisd.org/livestream.
Parents are reminded that children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult and all secondary students need their student IDs. As you head out to the game, don’t forget to review the Melissa ISD spectator guidelines and clear bag policy here: https://5il.co/21ynh. Let’s make it a safe, spirited, and unforgettable night—GO CARDS!
Red Nation Outfitters
Starting tonight (Friday, September 19, 2025), Red Nation Outfitter will be set up in the concourse of Kenny Deel Stadium during all home football games! Be sure to stop by the booth, grab your gear, and show your Cardinal pride in style. Let’s fill the stands with Cardinal energy! Go Cards! ❤️
Ruby Belles
The Melissa High School Ruby Belles invite students in grades K-11 to join the Ruby Belles Dance Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at East Cardinal Middle School. Students in grades K-5 will spend the morning dancing with the Ruby Belles, while grades 6-11 will focus on Audition Prep skills.
The cost is $50 per camper, which includes a Ruby Belles Dance Clinic shirt and a snack. All participants will be invited to perform pre-game at the varsity home football game on Friday, October 24. To register, visit www.melissaisd.org/dance.
SAT School Day Registration
Remember that the SAT School Day registration opened earlier this week. The deadline to register is next Wednesday, September 24th, at 4:00 p.m. See Mrs. Stover’s email for more details. The Fall test is for seniors only. All juniors will take the test in March, on campus.
Wall of Honor
Nominations for the 2025–2026 Wall of Honor will be accepted from Sept. 22 through Oct. 8, 2025. The Wall of Honor celebrates former students, staff, and community members who have made a lasting, positive impact on the district and/or the community. This ongoing initiative recognizes compassionate, high-achieving individuals whose legacy reflects the Melissa ISD core values of integrity, loyalty, honesty, humility, and hope. To learn more or submit a nomination, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/wallofhonor.
Counselor’s Corner
Student Credit Checks, Junior/Senior Survey & SchooLinks
Beginning Monday, September 22, the MHS Academic Counselors will begin their Fall 2025 credit check meetings with all students. Students will receive the Beginning of the Year (BOY) Credit Check Presentation during their English classes, which may also be found on the Guidance and Counseling webpage. During one-on-one credit check meetings, counselors sit down with students to review their transcripts, check graduation progress, and make sure they are on track to meet all requirements. These meetings also cover course planning for future semesters, options like dual credit or CTE pathways, and next steps for college, career, or military goals. Please refer to the Sept. 15 email you received for more information.
Additionally, we are very excited to introduce our district’s college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks! All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them become career, college, and life ready. As a parent/guardian, you will have the opportunity to join your student in their career and college exploration process and have conversations with them about their future. You will have access to SchooLinks through your own account.
Looking Ahead
Mega Lunch
Next week, we will be starting Mega Lunch, where students will have the opportunity to attend academic sessions such as tutorials and study halls, participate in club and organization meetings, and eat lunch. Please read the letter below for more information.
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Senior Portraits on Campus
Our first Senior Roadshow event with CADY is Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the MAC Foyer. Please be sure you are on time to your previously scheduled appointment!
All scheduling on this day is FULL, but booking is open for more 2026 senior portrait sessions. You must be photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook. Book now at cady.com/schedule. #CADYsenior
Athletics
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: Varsity Tennis v. McKinney North @ Z Plex 4 p.m. // Volleyball v. Denison @ HOME 5 p.m. (senior night)
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: JV Boys & Varsity Girls Golf @ Oak Hollow Golf Course 8 a.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 25: JV Tennis @ McKinney North 4 p.m. // 9th Football @ Anna HS 5:30 p.m. // JV Black Football @ HOME 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 26: Volleyball @ Lovejoy 5 p.m. // Varsity Football @ Anna HS 7:30 p.m.
